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Some of our readers may be wondering what a Capability Statement is, and I don't blame you. I will openly admit that before I began working with government contractors, I would have wondered the same thing. To put it simply, a Capability Statement is a company's resume. More specifically, it is a 1-2 page document that clearly and succinctly describes (often in outline format) the company, its capabilities and its expertise. More importantly, the Statement should differentiate the company from its competitors and identify why it is is the best company to be selected by the government to complete the task at issue. If you are a government contractor, having a Capability Statement is a must.

Our Capability Statement

The various reasons for having a Capability Statement include:

Many government agencies require that a Capability Statement be submitted with bids/proposals;

Prime contractors may require subcontractors to provide one before entering into a Teaming Agreement or otherwise agreeing to work with the subcontractor;

It is a prepared, readily available statement/document that can be used for advertising/promotional purposes;

Great for networking events, sales calls, matchmaker events;

Can be tailored to suit specific audiences;

Can be used in a business plan;

Can be posted on your website;

Can be used to obtain capital or financing;

They can be used in the non-government contracting context as well.

In general, a Capability Statement should contain the following information: